Apache NetBeans AlternativesTop IDEs & Code Editors like Apache NetBeans

Apache NetBeans is described as 'A free, open-source Integrated Development Environment for software developers. You get all the tools you need to create professional desktop, enterprise, web, and mobile applications with the Java language, C/C++, and even dynamic languages such as PHP, JavaScript, Groovy, and' and is a leading IDE in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Apache NetBeans for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Web-based apps. The best Apache NetBeans alternative is Visual Studio Code, which is free. Other great apps like Apache NetBeans are VSCodium, Eclipse, Zed Editor and Microsoft Visual Studio.

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  1. Visual Studio Code icon
     1381 likes

    Free and extensible code editor with built-in Git support, smart IntelliSense, integrated debugger, 30,000+ extensions, works offline, supports markdown and syntax highlighting for numerous languages.

    209 Visual Studio Code alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Snapcraft
     
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    Visual Studio Code vs Apache NetBeans Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    Visual Studio Code has nothing similar to projects. It simply opens folders and files. If you have to deal with many projects, some of which have staging and live environment, things became messy very fast

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Basic isnt the same as Java?!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Visual Studio Code is Free and ProprietaryApache NetBeans is Free and Open Source
    • Visual Studio Code is CustomizableApache NetBeans is not according to our users
  2. VSCodium icon
     411 likes

    This repository contains a build file to generate FLOSS release binaries of Microsoft's Visual Studio Code - Open Source ("Code - OSS") project, the open source core of the proprietary Visual Studio Code.

    201 VSCodium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Snapcraft
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
     
  3. Eclipse icon
     1147 likes

    Eclipse is an extensible development platform with runtimes and application frameworks for building, deploying and managing software across the entire software lifecycle. Many people know Eclipse as a Java IDE, but it is much more than that- Eclipse actually consists of over 60...

    148 Eclipse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
     
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    Eclipse vs Apache NetBeans Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    It almost a head to head comparison, the only difference is the paradigm and methodologies used to attain the same goals

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    jrmclaughlin
    Positive
    0

    Support for Keyboard Shortcuts, Eclipse MarketPlace, SCM Integration, CheckStyle Integration, Autocomplete

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    Netbeans is Developed from eclipse

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • Eclipse is Free and Open SourceApache NetBeans is also Free and Open Source
  4. Zed Editor icon
     116 likes

    Blazing fast code editor offering real-time multi-user collaboration, language-aware syntax highlighting, integrated terminal, multi-buffers for tab-free editing, built-in Vim mode, searchable outline, AI coding assistance, advanced keyboard commands, and cross-platform support.

    92 Zed Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  5. Microsoft Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) for building diverse digital solutions. It supports over 36 programming languages, includes a code editor with IntelliSense, a debugger, and designers for GUI, web, and databases. The Community edition is free and integrates with GitHub Copilot.

    111 Microsoft Visual Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • .NET Framework
     
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    Microsoft Visual Studio vs Apache NetBeans Comments
    NikosKeyz
    Negative
    8

    VS is oriented for C, C++ and C# not Java, which is the prime target of netbeans

    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    NetBeans is an IDE for Java, Microsoft Visual Studio is not.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Microsoft Visual Studio is Free Personal and ProprietaryApache NetBeans is Free and Open Source
  6. IntelliJ IDEA icon
     441 likes

    IntelliJ IDEA is the JetBrains IDE for pro development in Java and Kotlin. Built for your comfort, it unlocks productivity, ensures quality code, supports cutting-edge tech, and protects your privacy.

    64 IntelliJ IDEA alternatives

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    • Mac
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    IntelliJ IDEA vs Apache NetBeans Comments
    mohsenr7596
    Positive
    3

    Good code Copmlection like inellisense and very user-friendly.

    • IntelliJ IDEA is Freemium and Open SourceApache NetBeans is Free and Open Source
    • IntelliJ IDEA is Privacy focusedApache NetBeans is not according to our users
  7. PyCharm icon
     298 likes

    Cross-platform IDE for Python and Django with refactoring capabilities, code completion, VCS integration, deployment, issue tracking, remote debugging, and Community Edition, though lacking database support and web technologies.

    58 PyCharm alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
     
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    PyCharm vs Apache NetBeans Comments
    Errepunto
    Negative
    0

    PyCharm is a Python oriented IDE, Netbeans is a Java oriented IDE.

    • PyCharm is Freemium and Open SourceApache NetBeans is Free and Open Source
    • PyCharm is Lightweight and Privacy focusedApache NetBeans is not according to our users
  8. PhpStorm icon
     258 likes

    Enjoy productive PHP and web development with PhpStorm. Take advantage of deep code understanding, top-notch coding assistance, and support for all major tools and frameworks.

    42 PhpStorm alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    PhpStorm vs Apache NetBeans Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    I worked with NetBeans for a couple of years and always loved it, but for professional users the yearly fee is well spent: Nicer interface, better Code Intelligence, more options to fine tune what happens on saving a file (eg. saving or uploading to various locations). You get a couple of feature update each year plus bugfixes, whereas NetBeans is sometimes very slow to update things (support for new version of a language) or to fix known bugs.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • PhpStorm is Paid and ProprietaryApache NetBeans is Free and Open Source
  9. Code::Blocks icon
     255 likes

    Code::Blocks is a free C++ IDE built to meet the most demanding needs of its users. It is designed to be very extensible and fully configurable.

    60 Code::Blocks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  10. WebStorm icon
     134 likes

    JetBrains WebStorm is a commercial IDE for JavaScript, CSS & HTML built on JetBrains' IntelliJ IDEA platform.

    56 WebStorm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    WebStorm vs Apache NetBeans Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    it has a lot of simpular functions

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • WebStorm is Free Personal and ProprietaryApache NetBeans is Free and Open Source
  11. Athas icon
     16 likes

    Lightweight, open-source code editor for Windows, Mac, and Linux featuring Vim keybindings, built-in Git support, agentic AI editing with multiple models, syntax highlighting, LSP for intelligent completion, fast performance, and efficient workflows.

    59 Athas alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. Qt Creator icon
     112 likes

    Qt Creator is a cross-platform integrated development environment (IDE) built for the maximum developer experience. Qt Creator runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS desktop operating systems and allows developers to create software across desktop, mobile, and embedded platforms.

    129 Qt Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
     
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